Air Busan A321 Catches Fire at Gimhae Airport, South Korea
Youssef Yahya
On the night of January 28, 2025, an Air Busan Airbus A321, registered as HL7763, caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. The aircraft, preparing for departure…
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Preliminary Report on Jeju Air Crash Points to Bird Strike as Likely Cause
South Korean aviation authorities have released the preliminary report on the tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800 (registration HL8088), which claimed the lives of 179 individuals…
Boeing Seeks FAA Time-limited Exemption for 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 Certification
Boeing has requested a time-limited exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify and deliver the Stall Management Yaw Damper (SMYD) systems on the 737 MAX 7 and 737…
Over 1000 flights Cancelled: The aftermath of Storm Éowyn
Sabeela Imran
On January 24, 2025, Storm Éowyn struck the UK and Ireland resulting in over 1000 flight cancellations and several major incidents. Northern Ireland, Edinburgh, and Scotland faced staggering winds up…
How Head-Up-Display (HUD) Works?
A HUD, or head-up-display, is an instrument that projects important flight instrument data onto a small, transparent screen that is placed directly in front of the pilot’s line of sight…
Airbus to Close Its Airbus Beluga Transport Operation
Airbus has announced the closure of its relatively young Airbus Beluga Transport operation, which was designed to meet the growing demand for outsize cargo transport. The decision comes after just…
Airbus A320 Testbed Takes Flight with Eurofighter Radar Technology
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) airfield recently hosted the maiden flight of the Advanced Technology Research Aircraft (ATRA), this uniquely modified Airbus A320 testbed now features a remarkable new component:…
South Korea to Remove Hazardous Localizer Structures After Fatal Jeju Air Crash
The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has announced plans to remove the concrete localizer structures at Muan International Airport (MWX), following the tragic crash of a Jeju…
The Power of Air Cargo and Its Impact on Global Trade
Yassmina Khaled
Imagine fresh flowers from faraway lands arriving in your local market within hours, or life-saving medicines reaching remote communities in a matter of minutes. This is the power of air…
TSA Administrator David Pekoske Steps Down Following Donald Trump’s Second Inauguration
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the President of the United States for a second term, among his immediate actions was the implementation of executive orders to…
Best Air Cargo Carriers by Revenue in 2024
In the dynamic world of global trade, air cargo plays a vital role in ensuring the swift and reliable transportation of goods across continents. From perishable goods to high-value electronics,…
STARLUX Airlines Orders an Additional Five A350 Freighters
Bassant Ahmed
STARLUX Airlines ordered an additional five A350F freighters. This significant order follows the airline’s initial order for five A350Fs placed in 2024, demonstrating its confidence in the aircraft’s capabilities and…
PIA Flight PK150 Lands on a Closed Runway at Lahore Airport
Less than a week after resuming international flights to Europe, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) finds itself in the safety spotlight yet again. The airline is under investigation following an incident…
Why Boeing Aircraft Names Start and End with “7”?
Have you ever wondered why Boeing aircraft names always start and end with a “7”? From the iconic 707 to the modern 787 Dreamliner, these aircraft names start and end…
Boeing Resumed 777X Test Flights After Five-Month Delays
Boeing has successfully resumed test flights for its highly anticipated 777X aircraft after a five-month suspension. The delay was caused by a thrust link issue discovered during routine maintenance checks.…
Jeju Air Crash Investigation: Bird Strike Confirmed as Likely Cause
South Korean authorities have confirmed bird strikes as the probable cause of the tragic crash of Jeju Air on December 29, 2024, which claimed 179 lives. The investigation has uncovered…
airBaltic Cancels Thousands of Flights in Summer 2025 Due to Engine Issues
Latvian-based airline airBaltic has announced the cancellation of 4,670 flights from all its bases for the summer season of 2025 due to its engine issues. The decision was revealed in…
16 Years ago Today: Miracle on the Hudson
It has been 16 years since the “Miracle on the Hudson”, when US Airways Flight 1549 made history by successfully ditching in the Hudson River, resulting in no fatalities. This…
EgyptAir Flight 990: Was It a Tragic Accident or a Deliberate Act?
Eman Abdallah
On October 31, 1999, Egypt woke up to a shocking and tragic accident as EgyptAir Flight 990 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the death of all passengers. At…
Tragic Stabbing in Denver Claims Life of American Airlines Flight Attendant
American Airlines has confirmed that Celinda Levno, a 71-year-old flight attendant with over three decades of service, was one of the victims of a deadly stabbing spree in Denver, Colorado,…